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The Best Lasagna

The Best Lasagna

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My mom has been making this lasagna for over 30 years. Every time she or anyone in our family makes it, everyone who tastes it says that it is, ‘the BEST lasagna’ they have tried. Then they usually ask for the recipe which we also give them (we don’t do secret recipes in our family).

I often make it for the company or special occasions because I know that I can count on it to turn out every single time. It’s that reliable and that good!

Ingredients

2 -12 oz. Jimmy Dean pork sausages (I use 50% less fat)
1 clove garlic or equivalent of garlic salt
1 Tablespoon parsley flakes
1 Tablespoon basil
2 cups canned tomatoes
1- 12 oz. can tomato paste

 1 small package wide lasagna noodles

 3 c. cottage cheese (a large container)
2 beaten eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 Cup parmesan cheese

Top with
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

The Best Lasanga

Instructions

Brown meat slowly, spoon off excess fat. Add next 5 ingredients to meat.
Simmer uncovered ’til thick – 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

 Cook noodles in boiling salted water ’til tender; drain; rinse in cold water.

 Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese with next 5 ingredients.

 Place half the noodles in 13x9x2 baking dish. Spread the meat mixture over the noodles.  Spread the cottage cheese mixture over the meat mixture.  Cover with noodles and sliced mozzarella cheese.

 Bake 375 degree oven – 30 minutes.

 Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares.  The filling will set slightly. It freezes great.

10 -12 servings

 Enjoy

The Best Lasanga

The Best Lasagna

The Best Lasagna

Yield: 10-15
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

This is the best lasagna ever.

Ingredients

  • 2 -12 oz. Jimmy Dean pork sausages (I use the 50% less fat)
  • 1 clove garlic or equivalent of garlic salt
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon basil
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes
  • 1- 12 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 small package wide lasagna noodles
  • 3 c. cottage cheese (a large container)
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese
  • Top with
  • 1 lb. mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. Brown meat slowly, spoon off excess fat. Add next 5 ingredients to meat.
  2. Simmer uncovered ’til thick – 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cook noodles in boiling salted water ’til tender; drain; rinse in cold water.
  4. Meanwhile combine cottage cheese with next 5 ingredients.
  5. Place half the noodles in 13x9x2 baking dish. Spread the meat mixture over the noodles. Spread the cottage cheese mixture over the meat mixture. Cover with noodles and sliced mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake 375 degree oven – 30 minutes.
  7. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares. Filling will set slightly. It freezes great.

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10 Thing I am lovin’ – Elizabeth Kelsey Bradley

Friday 5th of February 2016

[…] McMuffins  incredible!!! Who doesn’t want to go shopping and make these?!? 2. The best Lasagna  I’ve never made lasagna before and want to try a vegetarian/gluten free version of this […]

10 Thing I am lovin’ | Elizabeth Kelsey Bradley

Friday 5th of February 2016

[…] McMuffins  incredible!!! Who doesn’t want to go shopping and make these?!? 2. The best Lasagna  I’ve never made lasagna before and want to try a vegetarian/gluten free version of this […]

Shortigrl

Saturday 30th of January 2016

Really wish that people would only comment that actually made this as instructed then you would have an honest review

Anita Fowler

Monday 1st of February 2016

Yes I agree. But seriously it really is amazing. Please leave an honest review if you make it according to instructions :)

Megan

Wednesday 13th of January 2016

Making tonight! I'm so not a fan of ricotta so I'm glad I finally found a recipe that uses something different and actually looks delish!

Anita Fowler

Wednesday 13th of January 2016

Thank you! It is so good. Please report back and tell me what you think!

jayne

Sunday 8th of February 2015

I used Penne noodles instead of Lasagna noodles, also I cooked mine in the XL Pressure Cooker, browned the beef on Saute for ten minutes then added all ingredients, except cheese - set the rice button to cook, for 10 minutes when done I added the chesse plus some different cheeses leftover stirred it put the lid back on and kept it on warm, delicious meal with garlic bread and salad. enjoy

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